Foreign Language Day 2009 is on Tuesday, 5/5, at the Tent, East of Communications Building

The National Foreign Language Week theme for the year 2009:

"Many Hands, Many Voices, One World"

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The LACC Foreign Language & Humanities Department has celebrated the cultural diversity that is found within Los Angeles City College through the Foreign Language Day festivities. The event has been celebrated for over 30 years on campus, and has successfully attracted the attention of the community and students. It is a yearly celebration that promotes diversity and encourages students to enroll in Foreign Language classes. The celebration originates from National Foreign Language Week celebrated nationwide during the week of March 5th through the 11th. The Foreign Language Day promotes the different languages taught at Los Angeles City College and also provides a cultural learning experience to the campus and community. The festivities consist of students and also professionals performing dances, songs, poetry in different languages and embodying different cultures.